European Auto Repair Blog

BMW 335 Belt Failure

We had recommended that this customer replace their accessory belt and belt tensioner because there was a noise coming from the tensioner and there was irregular belt wear.  Unfortunately, the customer declined these repairs and returned several months later on a...

2001 BMW 740i e38 Oil Leaks and Faulty Timing Chain Guide Rails

This 740i BMW came to us with pretty bad oil leaks and check engine light indicating problems with the cam timing vanos system. We recommended resealing the timing covers and inspecting the timing components. Once we had the upper timing covers off we were able to see...

335i Engine Replacement

This BMW 335i came in with a leaking oil pan and a no start condition, the engine seized due to catastrophic rod bearing failure. A used motor was sourced and partially refurbished to replace the failed unit. Valve cover, oil pan, oil filter housing and high-pressure...

BMW 750 Halo Bulb replacement

To correctly replace the headlight or halo bulbs on this BMW 750i the bumper must be removed.  Fortunately the bulbs last for quite a while

BMW 750i Check Engine Light – Intake Air Leak

This BMW came in with multiple cylinder misfires, we scanned the engine control computer and found errors for misfires and an error for a lean condition.  Our BMW factory trained technician suspected an air leak in the intake system.  He connected...

BMW Oil Filter Housing Gasket Leak Repair

Finding a  leak at the oil stand gasket on BMW’s is been fairly common on six cylinder cars as they get up in miles.  The oil will leak down the drivers side front of the engine and usually along the seam where the oil pan joins the block....
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